Mar 17, 2026 at 08:42 The OPP will be opening Highway 11 northbound from North Bay soon (approx. 9am) under a controlled escort. An MTO snowplow will lead traffic, with an OPP cruiser directly behind. This is to ensure the highway is safe as it reopens after extended closures across the Northeast region. Important for all drivers: No passing is ...
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Hwy 17 (Wawa – Batchawana) OPEN (03-17, 8:05)
Mar 17, 2026 at 08:05 Hwy 17 has been opened from Wawa to Batchawana. Please drive with care. Montreal River Hill looks snow covered, snow/slushy. It was bare and wet at 6:30 a.m. – so conditions may still be changing. Mar 16, 2026 at 14:48 Hwy 17 has been opened from Batchawana to Heyden, it remains closed from Batchawana to ...
Read More »Hwy 17 (Wawa to White River) OPEN (03-17, 7:46)
Mar 17, 2026 at 07:46 Hwy 17 has been opened from Wawa to White River. Please drive with care. Mar 16, 2026 at 09:46 Hwy 17 is now closed from Wawa to White River. This means that Hwy 519 will be closed by default.
Read More »Hwy 631 (White River to Nagagami) OPEN (03-17, 7:32)
Mar 17, 2026 at 07:32 Hwy 631 from White River to Nagagami has been reopened. Please drive with care. Mar 16, 2026 at 18:33 Hwy 631 Closed from White River to Nagagami due to weather.
Read More »Hwy 69 (Sudbury to Parry Sound/Nobel) OPEN
Mar 16, 2026 at 17:08 The highway has been reopened (16:13). Mar 16, 2026 at 07:36 Hwy 69 remains closed from Sudbury to Parry Sound/Nobel due to weather (7:35). Mar 15, 2026 at 20:05 Hwy 69 Closed from Sudbury to Parry Sound due to weather (19:54).
Read More »Hwy 17 (Thessalon to Blind River) CLOSED
Mar 16, 2026 at 14:51 Highway 17 remains closed from Thessalon to Blind River due to weather (14:29). Mar 16, 2026 at 12:29 Hwy 17 has been opened from Desbarats to Thessalon. Hwy 17 remains closed Sault Ste. Marie to Desbarats and Thessalon to Blind River. Mar 16, 2026 at 08:45 Highway 17 is now open from Blind River to ...
Read More »Hwy 144 (Cartier – Timmins) OPEN (03-17 14:21)
Mar 16, 2026 at 14:21 Hwy 144 closed from Cartier to Timmins due to weather 14:20. Mar 16, 2026 at 11:21 Hwy 144 closed from Cartier to Timmins due to weather Mar 16, 2026 at 17:33 Hwy 144 closed from Cartier to Timmins due to a collision (17:21) Mar 15, 2026 at 19:09 Hwy 144 is now closed from Chelmsford ...
Read More »Hwy 6 (Espanola to Little Current) OPEN
Mar 16, 2026 at 07:31 Hwy 6 from Espanola to Little Current) is now open (6:47 a.m.). Mar 15, 2026 at 20:02 Hwy 6 closed from Espanola to Little Current due to weather (19:41)
Read More »North East OPP – Driving Advisory
Mar 16, 2026 at 06:20 The following road closures are in effect due to severe weather, poor visibility, and deteriorating road conditions. Motorists are urged to: Avoid travel unless absolutely necessary Monitor www.511on.ca and www.municipal511.ca for real-time updates Check www.weather.gc.ca for weather updates ROADS CLOSED: Hwy 6: Little Current to Espanola Hwy 11: North Bay to Longlac Hwy 17: Wawa ...
Read More »Major winter storm continues (Montreal River Harbour – Searchmont)
Mar 16, 2026 at 05:46 Orange Warning – Winter Storm 5:12 AM EDT Monday 16 March 2026 Impact Level: Extreme Forecast Confidence: High Major winter storm continues. What: Total snowfall accumulations of 30 to 50 cm. Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. Northeasterly wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h. When: Continuing through tonight. Additional information: Precipitation ...
Read More »Major winter storm continues (Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake)
Mar 16, 2026 at 05:46 Orange Warning – Winter Storm 5:12 AM EDT Monday 16 March 2026 Impact Level: Extreme Forecast Confidence: High Major winter storm continues. What: Total snowfall accumulations of 30 to 50 cm. Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. Northeasterly wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h. When: Continuing through tonight. Additional information: Precipitation ...
Read More »Major winter storm continues (Agawa – Lake Superior Park)
Mar 16, 2026 at 05:46 Orange Warning – Winter Storm 5:12 AM EDT Monday 16 March 2026 Impact Level: Extreme Forecast Confidence: High Major winter storm continues. What: Total snowfall accumulations of 30 to 50 cm. Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. Northeasterly wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h. When: Continuing through tonight. Additional information: Precipitation ...
Read More »Major winter storm continues (Gogama – Foleyet)
Mar 16, 2026 at 05:46 Orange Warning – Winter Storm 5:12 AM EDT Monday 16 March 2026 Impact Level: Extreme Forecast Confidence: High Major winter storm continues. What: Total snowfall accumulations of 30 to 50 cm. Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. Northeasterly wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h. When: Continuing through tonight. Additional information: Precipitation ...
Read More »Major winter storm continues (Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island)
Mar 16, 2026 at 05:46 Orange Warning – Winter Storm 5:12 AM EDT Monday 16 March 2026 Impact Level: Extreme Forecast Confidence: High Major winter storm continues. What: Total snowfall accumulations of 30 to 50 cm. Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. Northeasterly wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h. When: Continuing through tonight. Additional information: Precipitation ...
Read More »Major winter storm continues (Manitouwadge – Hornepayne)
Mar 16, 2026 at 05:46 Orange Warning – Winter Storm 5:12 AM EDT Monday 16 March 2026 Impact Level: Extreme Forecast Confidence: High Major winter storm continues. What: Total snowfall accumulations of 20 to 30 cm. Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. Northeasterly wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h. When: Continuing through today. Additional information: 10 ...
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